r/FordExplorer

>A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

>NHTSA ID Number: 26V252000

>Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

>Components STRUCTURE

>Potential Number of Units Affected: 108046

>Summary

>Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

>Remedy

>MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

Credit: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Bought a used 2022 ST and noticed that the rear captain seats do not have the heated seat buttons. Looked under the seats and there are quite a bit of wires. Are the seats already wired up with the heating elements, and is it just a plug and play with a new module? Should the dealer be able to do this?

He hasn’t driven it since 2023. 1997 XLT, grandpa spec. Last time I rode in it was probably 20 years ago. Thought some of yall might appreciate seeing this old girl. I guess that’s how old, low mileage cars happen huh?

Finally got around to changing the cabin air filter on my recently acquired 2013 XLT. Absolutely disgusting

I’m losing my mind. I’ve been to 5 mechanics and a master electrician (it’ll make sense in a bit) and no one knows .

2018 ford explorer XLT 4WD
Recently changed an alternator and battery.

Originally, the shop put an aftermarket alternator and realized after test driving after the repair that my car requires OEM alternator. Left the car with them for a week and came back to it being changed out and fixed.

Ever since, my car has been making this sound.

The only thing constant about the sound is it seems to only come on when driving above 35/40 kms/h.

I’ve tried turning AC and heat on/off.
Display on/off
Lights on/off
Radio on/off
EVERYTHING ON/off

It always comes on.
Per request of the mechanics:
- I’ve tired remove negative for some time, came back
- Tried removing positive and negative and clamping together, came back

Was wondering if anybody knows of a roof rack that bolts directly to the 2013 models roof bolts? I have a police interceptor model that didn’t come with side rails and have had a hard time sourcing any at a reasonable price. Hoping someone knows something I don’t.

How concerning is this rust? 2023 explorer 20k miles thanks!